Undersea cables stories
Submarine communications cables provide essential links between countries and continents, carrying
telecommunications signals across oceans and seas. Undersea cables are of particular significance in
New Zealand, providing the primary internet links to the world via Australia and the United States. While
protected by multiple layers keeping the salt and pressure of the ocean out, the core of every undersea
cable is an optic fibre no thicker than a human hair.
OMS Group buys second DriX vessel for cable surveys
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OMS Group deepens its autonomous offshore push with a second DriX O-16, as the cable contractor scales up survey capacity for global subsea projects.
Explainer: The first transatlantic fibre cable is being hauled up
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Engineers are hauling TAT-8, the first transatlantic fibre-optic internet cable, off the ocean floor, closing a landmark digital era.
From Bell's first call to AI: a new tech revolution
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Marking 150 years since Bell's first call, UK tech leaders say AI is sparking a communications revolution to rival the telephone and internet.
Mirai Robotics raises USD $4.2m for autonomous ships
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Italy's Mirai Robotics raises USD $4.2m pre-seed to build autonomous vessels and maritime AI, targeting dual-use coastal and offshore missions.
Namibia above and before space when it comes to data centers
Mon, 23rd Feb 2026
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As tech titans eye orbital servers, sun-rich Namibia emerges as a cheaper, greener and sovereign hub for Africa's booming data demand.
AI drives shift to persistent, low‑level cyber conflict
Sun, 15th Feb 2026
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Cyber operations have become constant, covert pressure in geopolitics, with AI-fuelled identity abuse replacing headline-grabbing cyberattacks.
Cloudflare reports Q4 fall in shutdowns amid outages
Tue, 27th Jan 2026
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Cloudflare logs steep Q4 drop in state-ordered shutdowns, but flags more than 180 2025 outages from cable damage, storms and conflict.
OMS orders two Ulstein cable ships to meet demand
Mon, 19th Jan 2026
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OMS orders two Ulstein-designed cable ships for 2028 delivery, boosting its GREAT-Class fleet and targeting lower-emission installations.
Explainer: Undersea cables quietly powering the AI revolution
Wed, 24th Dec 2025
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Undersea fibre-optic cables, carrying 95% of international internet traffic, are expanding rapidly to support soaring AI and cloud computing data demands.
Cloudflare reveals AI surge & Internet 'bot wars' in 2025
Tue, 16th Dec 2025
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Cloudflare warns 2025 brings surging AI traffic, record DDoS attacks and escalating Internet 'bot wars' as civil groups face rising threats.
Vertiv to power AI-ready Digital Realty data centre
Fri, 14th Nov 2025
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Vertiv will supply advanced cooling and power infrastructure for Digital Realty's AI-ready ROM1 data centre in Rome, supporting high-performance computing from 2027.
Infinera achieves record fibre capacity in Telstra InfraCo tests
Fri, 17th May 2024
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Infinera's simulated network evaluations with Telstra InfraCo's optical fibre demonstrated unprecedented capacity for long-distance routes, promising enhanced connectivity.
Paratus utilises Infinera solutions for fastest Africa-Europe route
Tue, 23rd Apr 2024
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Paratus Group leverages Infinera's technology to establish Africa's lowest-latency route between Johannesburg and Lisbon, offering unbeatable capacity and redundancy to network operators.
Aire Networks boosts single-fibre infrastructure with Infinera's ICE-X solution
Tue, 9th Apr 2024
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Aire Networks plans to boost its single-fibre network infrastructure across Spain and Portugal through Infinera's ICE-X solution. The upgrade aims to meet surging customer bandwidth needs.
Infinera partners with Orange to boost France's network capabilities
Thu, 21st Mar 2024
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Infinera and Orange announce partnership to intensify Orange's network capabilities across France, leaning on Infinera's GX Series and optical solutions.
Infinera's updated GX platform promises major network enhancements
Wed, 13th Mar 2024
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Infinera announces commercial availability of a superior, next-gen multi-haul optical line system on its GX Series, boasting top-tier adaptability and efficiency for large-scale operators.
Orange & Infinera partnership boosts transatlantic connectivity
Wed, 17th Jan 2024
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Orange's new adoption of Infinera's GX Series-based ICE6 coherent solution bolsters transatlantic connectivity with ultra-low latency, paving the way for robust 400 GbE services across critical routes.
Open XR Optics Forum showcases advanced network management skills
Thu, 11th Jan 2024
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The Open XR Optics Forum demonstrated advanced network management capabilities, showcasing the versatility of intelligent coherent transceivers across a variety of hosts and routers.
BW Digital launches 400GbE services on Hawaiki Transpacific Cable
Wed, 10th Jan 2024
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BW Digital is set to launch commercial 400GbE services on the Hawaiki transpacific cable, tapping Ciena's GeoMesh Extreme network solution.
Infinera partners with Xarxa Oberta to boost Catalonia's broadband
Tue, 9th Jan 2024
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In a strategic partnership, California tech firm Infinera teams up with Catalan network provider Xarxa Oberta to optimise broadband services for Catalonia's government networks.